Heidi was born and raised in Rochester, NY, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Rochester Institute of Technology. In 2000, Heidi began offering her services as a product designer to a number of fabric companies.

Heidi and her husband Matthew's business, the Whimsical Workshop, continues to create new and exciting products that spark people’s imagination and make them smile. Check out her website The Whimisical Workshop. 

Heidi's tutorials are also featured on our Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram Pages.  See her work with Realeather Brand products on our pages!